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Struthers parish embraces Oktoberfest jollity

STRUTHERS — Christ Our Savior Parish celebrated Oktoberfest with German food and beer, along with live music, auctions and raffles. The church’s parishioners on Saturday sold foods including weinershnitzel, bratwurst, spaltzle bowl (German dumplings) and German chocolate cake at the St. ...

Land bank takes down Canfield eyesore

CANFIELD — A vacant uninhabited house at 280 Lisbon St. (U.S. Route 62) in Canfield is no more as a crew from M&M Demolition leveled the structure last week. The house has been vacant for about eight years. The owner walked away from it after being cited in Canfield Mayor’s Court for ...

Synthetic opioid sees uptick in Ohio

Carfentanil, a lethal synthetic opioid, has reemerged in several Ohio drug cases, including three in Trumbull County, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging caution. “Carfentanil is used by veterinarians to tranquilize elephants — this is an extremely powerful opioid that can have ...

On the record: Hubbard Township

WHAT: Trustees September meeting PRESENT: Rick Hernandez, William Coletta and Fred Hanley Trustees: • Promoted Steven Zubyk to zoning administrator and hired Rene McCarthy as zoning inspector; • Have heard from residents of Thornton Drive concerned with repeated disturbances in their ...

On the record: Weathersfield

WHAT: Board of education meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Sam Caputo, Joshua Garris, Cheryl Basista, Mark Bodo and Tim Gleason The board: • Approved 22 individuals for various roles throughout the district for the 2023-24 school year; • Approved a motion to recognize Mineral Ridge High ...

On the record: Girard

WHAT: City council meeting Monday PRESENT: Reynold Paolone, Mark Standohar, Jeff Kay, John Moliterno, Sam Zirafi, Lily Martuccio, Keith Schubert and Mayor James Melfi ABSENT: Thomas Grumley Council: • Heard from Safety / Service Director Jerry Lambert that surveyors will be at the ...